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News stories related to quantum science and technology from across ETH Zurich.

Surprising reversal in quantum systems

Researchers at ETH Zurich have studied topological effects in an artificial solid, making surprising observations. The new insights into topological pumping could be used for quantum technologies in the future.

A recipe for scalable quantum dots

An array of electrically controlled excitons

A team including researchers from the Department of Physics at ETH Zurich found a method for creating electrically defined quantum dots with the potential for long-sought tunability and scalability.

A new ion trap for larger quantum computers

The researchers' experimental setup

Researchers at ETH have managed to trap ions using static electric and magnetic fields and to perform quantum operations on them. In the future such traps could be used to realize quantum computers with far more quantum bits than have been possible up to now.

Rediscovering quantum mechanics through teaching

A person walking through mirrors

No two lecturers are likely to teach quantum mechanics in the same way, but many will agree that its richness and intrinsic peculiarities make for a wonderful playground for teaching experimentation.

How to make bright quantum dots even brighter

Illustration of the cube-shaped perovskite nanocrystal and the molecules that form around it.

Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed methods for making perovskite quantum dots faster and more efficient emitters, thereby significantly improving their brightness. This is relevant for applications in displays as well as in quantum technologies.

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